About Robert
Robert Elrington
Robert’s passion is challenging all people to achieve the ultimate in personal, career & business development.
Robert's Youth
Born in Melbourne in 1945, Robert has had an extraordinary life. He was placed in a Legacy Home (orphanage) with his older sister and younger brother where they spent all their childhood from the ages 5 to 11.
Joined the Australian Army at the age of 18. He spent 6 years in the Australian Army serving in two areas of war – Malaysia and Vietnam.
Joined the Australian Insurance industry as a salesperson and Won: – Recruiter of the Year – Quickest Multi-Millionaire in Sales in the history of the Company – Promoted to Sales Manager – achieved second highest company sales in record time.
Started his business career at age 25 became a multimillionaire by age 36.
Entrepreneur and Lifelong Learner
Robert established the first full service financial planning business in Australia, with offices in Melbourne, Adelaide, Sydney and New Zealand. Consistently in the top 10 nationally in sales for over 20 years and created the first public company to be listed in Australia for financial planning.
He studied and worked with personal and business masters:
Dr Deepak Chopra, Bob Proctor, Dr Wayne Dyer, Marshal Sylvery, P J Meyer, Tony Robbins, Og Mandino, James Rohn, Robert Kiyosaki, Dr John DeMartini, Eckhart Tolle.
Author and Mentor
Rob was nominated for the Pride of Australia Medal for his services as a mentor and creator of Teen Life Coaching.
Rob was commissioned by a hospital Committee to present his programs to the Health Minister of the time, Tony Abbott (who later became Prime Minister), to raise money for the prevention of suicide amongst the medical profession.
Rob’s inspiring life story was recorded and archived by the National Library of Australia, and he has received National and International awards for selling & marketing.
Has coached and mentored people in personal and business skills for over 30 years and Robert’s passion is challenging all people to achieve the ultimate in personal career and business development.
His methods are unique and effective, focusing on one’s purpose and driving values, from this he is able to understand his client and show them how to enjoy what they do or change what they do.
Inspired by Purpose
“Having a successful and happy life is no accident. When you are inspired by your purpose you’re willing to pay the price and accept the pain and pleasure of self discipline”.